Elbaite with Orthoclase and Quartz
stock #21.1-463
Beni Bouzra, Chefchaouen Province
Tanger-Tetouan-Al Haceima Region,
Morocco
4.4 x 4.1 x 2.6 CM (miniature)
price: $2850
New Year 22
From the newest finds in Morocco, this is a superb red (Rubellite) Tourmaline with top color, luster and great esthetics. The first finds of Moroccan Elbaites made huge news a few years ago. Recently a new series of pockets was found with a much richer red color and impressive form. This miniature has a small, clean repair that is essentially invisible, it was professionally done. Nearly every piece needed some repairs in this find as the pockets were shattered long before the discovery. The habit, associations and style is very much like a classic Elba Tourmaline but the color is more intense. A killer from almost any angle.
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